In our weekly recap of useful advice for independent, do-it-yourself artists, we offer tips on touring successfully in Australia, what record labels look for in artists, how merchandise can be used as a tool to engage fans, and much, much more. Tips And Advice For Touring In Australia 5 Things…
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Google Stock Fell Again Friday As YouTube Ad Boycott Continues
Shares of Google fell 4.5% Friday, continuing a multi-day downward trend. At one point Friday, the stock was down almost 9%. The drop came as a growing number of major advertisers boycotted Google and YouTube, after it was revealed their ads have appeared alongside videos promoting terrorism and offensive content….
Conceptualizing Music Stories For The Snapchat Generation [Bas Grasmayer]
Whether you’re a user of the service of not, Snapchat, and the app’s design and overall aesthetic, have had a profound impact on the social/tech industry landscape. How this will effect the music industry, however, remains uncertain. _______________________ Guest post by Bas Grasmayer of Music Tech Future Whether you’ve ever…
5 Things Record Labels Look For
While producing quality music is certainly important, and a big part of record labels taking notice of your music, getting a label deal requires more than that. Here we review the five essential things labels consider before offering an artists a deal. _______________________ In this post on MusicThinkTank, Joe Pacheco…
FRI. BRIEF: Congress Joins Copyright Office Battle • Vivid Seeks $1.5B Buyer • Geffen Relaunches • More
FRIDAY 3.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The battle for control of the U.S. Copyright Office has long term implications for music. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Can Hits Be Predicted By An Algorithm?
We may like to the think that any one song’s success is determined by the preferences and tastes of music consumers, but as artificial intelligence plays an increasingly large role in our lives, the question has been raised if the next hit can be predicted by an algorithm. ______________________ Guest…
Licensing Music For Corporate Events: What To Look Out For
No kind of company gathering or event is complete without some background tunes, regardless of the level of formality, but in order to play copyrighted music in a public space, it is key that you first obtain a license. ______________________ Guest post by Dan McCarthy No matter how good is…
THU. BRIEF: ASCAP Adds Admin Services • Diddy vs Reverse Racism Claim • Sheeran Re-credits Hit • More
THURSDAY 3.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web ASCAP and others are adapting to survive in the digital age and to properly service their members. Updated continuously under our More News tab
How To Run A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign: 10 Tips
Once you’ve got your music ready to go, the costs of making a record may quickly cause you to turn to crowdfunding, but doing so successfully is no easy task, and will necessitate massive amounts of persistence and hard work. ________________________ Guest post by Leah Waldo of Berklee College of…
WED. BRIEF: Record Store Day Releases • Facebook Demographics • JQBX + Spotify • Voltra • More
Wednesday 3.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Indies lead the way as Record Store Day turns 10. Updated continuously under our More News tab